PLUMBING MAINTENANCE WORKER III

Position Summary

The Plumbing Maintenance Worker III position is responsible for the service and repairs of all plumbing systems and equipment across all Housing Authority-owned and managed properties. This position ensures all properties meet or exceed HUD requirements, including NSPIRE standards, by maintaining safe, sanitary, and fully functional housing conditions.
The Plumbing Maintenance Worker III position plays a critical role in protecting the Housing Authority's physical assets, supporting resident health and safety, and maintaining ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local regulations through proactive maintenance planning, inspections, and execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Works closely with the PG&E Regional Coordinator to coordinate and complete plumbing maintenance projects, repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance activities.

· Ensures work is performed in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, Housing Authority policies, and safety standards.

· Maintains accurate time sheets and work records.

· Prepares and maintains analytical records, maintenance reports, statistical information, and other documentation as required.

· Promotes and follows established safety rules, procedures, and standards.

· Conduct inspections of LMHA equipment and plumbing on all properties.

· Perform skilled maintenance repairs on all plumbing equipment.

· Record worker activities and results.

· Assists with planning and prioritizing plumbing repair and preventative maintenance activities.

· Assess extraordinary situations and determine solutions.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience: One (1) to three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in plumbing maintenance and repair or a closely related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Plumbing maintenance, repair, installation, and preventative maintenance practices.

· Plumbing tools, equipment, materials, and supplies.

· General construction terminology and practices.

· Safe operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.

· Applicable health, safety, and sanitation standards.

· Recordkeeping and documentation practices.

· Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plumbing systems and equipment.

· Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, specifications, and technical information.

· Ability to follow instruction from PG&E Regional Coordinator and senior o

· Ability to follow instruction from senior or higher-ranking team members.

· Ability to plan and organize.

· Ability to make sound decisions.

· Ability to provide guidance and training to less experienced maintenance employees.

· Ability to read and understand technical data.

· Ability to meet deadlines and schedules.

· Skill in observation.

· Skill in oral and written communication.

· Skill in exercising tact, professionalism, and diplomacy when interacting with residents and staff.

Working Conditions

· May be required to work in extreme hot or cold temperatures.

· May be exposed to unpleasant odors, sewage, wastewater, mold, insects, and other environmental conditions associated with plumbing maintenance.

Requirements

· Regularly lift up to 75 lbs.

· Ability to perform repetitive physical movements associated with plumbing maintenance.

· Ability to bend, crouch, crawl, and work on your knees for an extended period of time.

· Must have a valid Kentucky Driver License.

· Must be available for emergency on-call duties.

· Must successfully pass the internal Property Maintenance Plumbing Maintenance Worker III test.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work

performed by an employee assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of

all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify or assign

other duties as organizational needs require.